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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-03-0945J-03 -7.58 09/10/03 '1 RESOLUTION NO. 0 3— 9 4 05 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO (1) ACCEPT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,220, FROM HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA ("HEALTH FOUNDATION"), FOR THE SENIOR IMMUNIZATION PROJECT INITIATED BY HEALTH FOUNDATION, FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2003, AND ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE, (2) EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR SAID PURPOSE, AND (3) EXPEND SAID FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PROJECT. WHEREAS, in compliance with a directive from the City Commission on June 25, 2003, the Department of Fire -Rescue ("Fire -Rescue") developed a pilot program with the assistance of the Health Foundation of South Florida ("Health Foundation"), at no cost to the City of Miami ("City"), to implement a Senior Immunization Project ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement ("Agreement"), attached and incorporated, sets forth the parties' responsibilities in connection with the development and support of the Project administered by Fire -Rescue; and FaTiACNMENT(S) CONTAINED VITT Comemox HiQ Cr SEP 1 i M3 a.. AT& ,J3— 945 WHEREAS, the Agreement will allow Fire -Rescue's paramedics to administer flu and pneumococcal vaccines to the City's elderly residents; and WHEREAS, Health Foundation wishes to award funds for this project to the City for Fire -Rescue, for personnel, training and supplies, in the amount of $1,220; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to accept funds in the amount of $1,220, from Health Foundation for the Senior Immunization Project initiated by Health Foundation for the period of September 15, 2003 through December 31, 2003, and administered by Fire -Rescue. Section 3. The City Manager is authorizedll to execute a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement, in substantially the attached form, with Health Foundation for said purpose, and to expend said funds for the operation of the Project. 1� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable provisions of the City Charter and Code. Page 2 of 3 T3- 945 Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this llth day of September , 2003. ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED T FORM AND CORRECTNESS:?/- RO VILARELLO I ATTORNEY 478:tr:AS:BSS If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 � 3_ 945 HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT entered into this day of by and between the HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation) and the CITY OF MIAMI, hereinafter "CITY", whose address is 444 S.W. 2"d Avenue, Miami, FL 33130. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: 1. TERM: This Agreement shall be for the period of September 15, 2003 through December 31, 2003. 2. SERVICES: 1. The CITY, through its Fire Rescue Department, will provide influenza vaccinations and pnemococcal vaccinations to individuals who present at the host sites approved by the Senior Immunization Project that are within the City of Miami's service boundaries. A target number of vaccinations are 400 flu and 150 pnuemococcal vaccinations. The FOUNDATION will work with the CITY to create a schedule of the date, time, and location of each flu clinic. 2. The immunizations will be given between October 1, and December 31, 2003. If unable to provide the number of immunizations cited above, the CITY will communicate in a time manner to FOUNDATION. Timely is defined as by November 15, 2003 or as soon as CITY has knowledge of this inability. Page Iof5 j3- 945 3. CITY will pick up vaccinations from the Health Department Central Supply distribution center at 1350 N.W. 74 Street (at no cost to the CITY) and return any unused vaccine to the Miami -Dade County Health Department. 4. CITY will keep a record of the number of dosages checked out each day, the number of dosages used at each site and the number of dosages returned unused to the Miami -Dade County Health Department. This information will be provided to the FOUNDATION weekly, beginning Wednesday, October 15, and ending Wednesday, December 31, 2003. 3. COMPENSATION: 1. $720 for stipends to fire rescue personnel for one influenza immunization training session conducted by the Health Department ($120 per personnel for 6 personnel: $30 per hour, 3 hours, plus 1 hour travel time). If less than six (6) personnel are trained, CITY will refund the balance not used to train personnel within thirty (30) days of the termination of this agreement. 2. $500 for supplies for 550 shots, including; syringes for flue and pneumococcal vaccines, alcohol swabs, ammonia inhalant, sharps disposal boxes, band aids, gloves, gauze pads, polyback towels, hand sanitizer, sharps containers, and trash bags. 3. Two coolers with ice packs and thermometers will be provided to CITY by the FOUNDATION for use in transporting vaccinations to host sites. The coolers will become the exclusive property of the CITY at the conclusion of the project. 4. CITY will be issued a check in the amount of $1,220 within thirty days of the execution of this agreement. 4. TERMINATIONIEXTENSION: This Agreement is subject to termination, prior to its expiration, upon either party delivering to the other party written notice of intention to terminate this Agreement, which will become effective r�- 945 Page 2 of 5 immediately thereafter, or later upon written mutual agreement of the parties. This Agreement may be extended beyond the initial period upon written mutual agreement of the parties. 5. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS: Both parties shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of Federal, State of Local Governments. 6. INDEMNIFICATION/ RELEASE: To the extent and within the limits of §768.28, Florida Statutes, as my be amended, the FOUNDATION shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Agency and its officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnities") and each of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with (i) FOUNDATION performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement that is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly cause, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of FOUNDATION or its employees, agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "FOUNDATION"), or (ii) the failure of the FOUNDATION to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the FOUNDATION to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. FOUNDATION expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities that may be asserted by an employee or former employee of FOUNDATION, or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the FOUNDATION liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state Worker's Compensation of similar laws. FOUNDATION, in consideration of the services provided by the CITY and other good and valuable consideration, hereby fully releases, discharges and waives any claim, action, cause, damage or liability it against the CITY it may now or hereafter have relating to or accruing by virtue of this Agreement. Page 3 of 5 ,J3- 945 7. INSURANCE: FOUNDATION shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such insurance coverage as may be required by the CITY Risk Management Administrator. All such insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the CITY Risk Management Administrator for adequacy of protection and evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the CITY Risk Management Administrator on Certificates of Insurance indicating such insurance to be force and effect and providing that it will not be canceled during the performance of services under this contract without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to the CITY Risk Management Administrator . Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the CITY Risk Management Administrator prior to the performance of services hereunder, provided, however, that FOUNDATION shall at any time upon request file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the CITY. If, in the judgment of the CITY Risk Management Administrator, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by FOUNDATION of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, the CITY Risk Management Administrator reserves the right to require the provision by FOUNDATION of an amount of coverage different from the amounts or kind previously required and shall afford written notice of such change in requirements thirty (30) days prior to date on which the requirements shall take effect. Should the FOUNDATION fail or refuse to satisfy requirement of changed coverage within thirty (30) days following the CITY's written notice, this Contract shall be considered terminated on the date the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect. 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the sole and exclusive understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and shall not be modified except in writing and signed by both parties and executed with the same formalities as this Agreement. 9. NO DISCRIMINATION FOUNDATION agrees that it shall not discriminate as to race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, or handicap in connection with its performance under the MOA. 043 Page 4 of 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year above written. ATTEST: Priscilla A. Thompson, City Clerk ATTEST: Print Name: Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida: By: Joe Arriola, City Manager FOR THE HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA: Philip Gross, M.D., CACP, FAGG Chair, Board of Directors Steven E. Marcus, Ed.D. President & CEO APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Diane Ericson Risk Management Administrator Page 5 of 5 .23- 045 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor Jrs of=Co FROM: Ola dministrator/City Manager RECOMMENDATION CA -28 DATE: FILE: FM-091.doc SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with Health Foundation of South Florida REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Resolution, Contract It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Health Foundation of South Florida, and accept funds in the amount of 51,220, for the Senior Immunization Project initiated by the Health Foundation of South Florida, effective September 15, 2003 through December 31, 2003. This project plan calls for vaccines to be administered by City of Miami Fire -Rescue paramedics at locations where there are high concentration of seniors. These include but are not limited to, HUD housing for the elderly, dining halls, churches, public health centers and public health clinics located within the City of Miami boundaries. The Health Foundation of South Florida, at no cost to the City, will provide funding for this project. BACKGROUND Following a directive from the City Commission on June 25, 2003, the Department of Fire - Rescue has developed a pilot program with the assistance of the Health Foundation of South Florida, at no cost to the City, for the implementation of a Senior Immunization Project. This Memorandum of Understanding sets forth the parties' responsibilities in connection with the development and support of the Senior Immunization Project administered with the City of Miami, Department of Fire -Rescue. In an effort to reduce the number of 911 calls for flu -related illness during the season of October thru January, participating in this agreement will allow the City's paramedics to administer flu and pneumococcal vaccines to elderly residents in the City of Miami. The Health Foundation of South Florida will provide funding for this project in the amount of $1,220 awarded to the City for fire rescue personnel training and supplies. Fiscal Impact: None. JA/WW tK/TF/jam 03- 945 Budgetary Impact Analysis Department Fire -Rescue Division Emergency Response Division 2. Agenda Item # (if available) 3. Title and brief description of legislation or attach ordinance/resolution: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Health Foundation of South Florida, and accept funds in the amount of $1,220, for the Senior Immunization Project initiated by the Health Foundation of South Florida, effective September 15, 2003 through December 31, 2003. 4. Is this item related to revenue? NO: YES X (If yes, skip to item #7.) 5. Are there sufficient funds in Line Item? YES: _ Index Code Minor Obj. Code Amount $ NO: _ Complete the following questions: 6. Source of funds: Amount budgeted in the Line Item $ Balance in Line Item $ Amount needed in the Line Item $ Sufficient funds will he transferred from the fnllnwinu line items ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT NAME TOTAL Index/Minor Object/Project No. Verified by: From $ From $ From $ To $ 7. Any additional comments? The Health Foundation of South Florida will provide funding for this project in the amount of $1,220 awarded to the City for fire rescue personnel training and supplies. 8. Approved Denarhnent Director/DesiQnee ] 7 9 — / �- 0-3 FOR DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET USE ONLY Verified y: Verified by: Transfer done by: n 1I� Dep ent f ge ent Budget Direct6rADesiTee Budget Analyst Budget Analyst Date ' Date Date 93- 945 AUG -12-2003 01:03 PM IAM,INC. 305 661 5172 P.02 ■■r Rod* Fonndadw of South Florida 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 901 Miami, FL 33131 305.374.7200 Fax: 305.374.7003 www.hfsf.org. Board of Directors Chief William Bryson City of Miami Department of Fire -Rescue 444 SW 2nd Ave. Miami, FI 33133 Dear Chief Bryson: August 12, 2003 Cl+alrman Philip Grossrrtsn, M.D., FRCP. FACG I am writing to request your department's collaboration with the Senior Immunization ■ ■ • Project initiated by the Health Foundation of South Florida. Project partners include: Riciurd A mnu. Jr.. Esq. Miami -Dade County Health Department, Miami Beach Fire Rescue, Miarni-Dade County Merleine Baatien, MSW, LCSW Fire Roscue, Health Choice Network, the Alliance for Aging, and other non-profit Sheldon D. Dagen. C.P.A. providers offering a variety services to the elderly. James Eckhart, Esq. 'h; project seeks to: Arthur Finkle, CLU 1. expand the delivery of flu and pneumococcal vaccines to elderly residents (65-+) (Caren Gilmore, EVP in the City of Miami. Sunn Keller 2, reduce the number of 911 calls for flu -related illness during the season October - Beverly Mueller January. 3. increase access for seniors to existing public health care facilities. Albers i'er.: non The project plan calls for the vaccines to be administered by Fire -Rescue paramedics at Steven E. Mardi. Ed. n. locations where there are high concentrations of seniors. These include but are not P-40),t&CF0 limited to, HUD housing for the elderly, dining halls, churches, public health centers and public health clinics. Funding for the project will be provided by the Health Foundation Kai+yAnueau, CPA Qtir�F,nenelel C1fjlcs• of South Florida. We plan to vaccinate over 1,000 elderly residents who, but for this project, would not have access to flu or pneumococcal vaccines. if this project is Shari L. m"UnicClantm11 DlnHer of ConMunineioni successful, we will expand and support the project's integration into existing public health facilities. Peter N. Wood We were pleased that this project was presented to the City Commission by Commissioner Regalado on June 25, 2003 and was approved at that time. Since then, we have been in contact with Chief Michael Shelton, Lt. Carl Stridfeldt, and others within your department to work out the details of the project. The attached Memorandum of Agreement outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of the Foundation and the City with respect to this project. (%osnnxesnoraurg We are grateful for the participation of the City of Miami Department of Fire -Rescue in ten yeora of grawntaking to improve the health seams this project and would welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you might have of South Floridians concerning this projeCt or the Health Foundation of South Florida. Sincerely, It ;,Zia Steven E. Marcus, Ed.D. President & CEO Ce: ChierMichael Shelton Capt. Steven Gabriel Lt. Carl Stridfoldt Improving the health status of residenkt in Broward. Miarni-Dade and Monroe Counties by supporting not for Profit o4il ;ons 9 4 5